Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Spots

April 11, 2021

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement - The intersection of North 17th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway will remain closed until spring 2021 as construction continues the new 17th Avenue interchange. The Visitor’s Center and adjacent boat launch remain accessible from 17th Avenue. Also, the ramp from 17th Avenue to East Gregory Street remains open. Eastbound drivers on Bayfront Parkway should use North 14th Avenue and Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) as a detour route.
  • U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and shifts, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass.
  • ·         North Ninth Avenue (S.R. 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement North and southbound traffic on Ninth Avenue will be shifted to the northbound travel lanes of the Carpenters Creek Bridge beginning Friday, April 16. The traffic shift will begin at approximately 7 a.m. and should conclude by 5 p.m. Drivers should anticipate the potential for travel delays during these times.
  • ·         West Cervantes Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project- Drivers will encounter inside lane closures on West Cervantes Street, between Dominguez Street and A Street beginning Monday, March 29.  The lane closures are required to perform median construction work.  One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. The median work and lane closures will begin on the west end of the project, near Dominguez Street, and will progress eastward until the end of the year.  Also, be advised that the speed limit will be reduced to 30 m.p.h.
  • ·         I-10 Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation over Perdido River Bridge –A 36-hour lane closure with pacing operations (slow-moving) will begin at 6 a.m. Monday, April 12.  Traffic will be temporarily slowed to a safe speed by a pilot vehicle to allow crews to perform construction activities. Drivers will encounter nighttime, periodic lane closures Thursday, April 15 for guardrail and asphalt paving.
  • ·       U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Utility Operations - Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures at 7251 North Century Boulevard, just south of S.R. 4, from 8 p.m. Monday, April 12 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 13 as utility crews install a power pole.
  • ·       U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) the following operations will take place on the project the week of Monday, April 12 through Friday, April 16 as crews perform paving operations:

o   Intermittent lane closures 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the Cantonment area.

o   Intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Neal Road, north of Cantonment, and north of S.R. 97 in Molino.

  • ·       U.S. 98 (East Gregory Street) Driveway Construction at 9th Avenue – The left turn lane at 9th Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 14 as crews reconstruct the driveway to the Waffle House.
  • ·       Beulah Road (S.R. 99) Underground Utility Operations Between Beulah Church Road and Mobile Highway – There will be intermittent southbound lane restrictions from 8 p.m. Sunday, April 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, April 12 as crews perform underground utility and paving operations.
  • ·       I-10 Routine Bridge Inspection over Perdido River– Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13 as crews perform a routine bridge inspection.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive- Early construction activities are beginning in preparation for the widening and improvements of the 4.25-mile section of U.S. 98 from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive. These activities include utility relocations, clearing, excavation, and drainage improvements. As part of the upgraded drainage system, the project includes the construction of five stormwater ponds. Clearing and excavating of areas for the stormwater ponds are currently underway. There are no traffic impacts associated with the construction of the ponds, but nearby residents and businesses may experience some noise. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times. Major roadway construction activities on the $70.4 million project are anticipated to begin in summer 2021.
  • Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – For the latest information visit FDOT.gov/PensacolaBay.
  • ·       S.R. 87 Routine Bridge Inspection over Coldwater Creek – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 as crews perform a routine bridge inspection.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News